What Upgrades Make Xpeng X9 Stand Out?

On April 15th, the 2025 Xpeng X9 was launched with an official guide price of:

  • 650 Long Range Max at ¥359,800;
  • 740 Extended Range Max at ¥379,800;
  • 702 All-Wheel Drive High Performance Max at ¥399,800;
  • 702 All-Wheel Drive High Performance Starship Edition at ¥419,800.


Let’s take a look at the configuration upgrades of the 2025 Xpeng X9.

According to official information, the 2025 Xpeng X9 has revamped 496 details, with 35% of the components fully upgraded. Xpeng claims the 2025 X9 appears to be an annual facelift but is actually significantly renewed.

Specifically, in terms of comfort configuration, the 2025 Xpeng X9 is equipped with an aisle version of zero-gravity seats. This means that, in zero-gravity mode, there is still a passable aisle in the middle of the second row. Additionally, the 2025 Xpeng X9 features 10-point massage seats as standard for both the first and second rows. The third row can fully recline at 180°, and like the first two rows, heated seats are also included.

In terms of driving, the 2025 Xpeng X9 comes standard with dual-chamber air suspension, variable damping shock absorbers, a fully aluminum chassis, and six hydraulic bushings. It has a minimum turning radius of 5.4 meters, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds.

In smart driving, the 2025 Xpeng X9 is fully equipped with Turing AI intelligent driving, with a notable update allowing users to draw lines to generate parking space frames, facilitating parking where there are no parking space delineations.

In the electric drive aspect, the 2025 Xpeng X9 comes standard with a full 800 V architecture and is equipped with a 5C ultra-fast charging battery. Charging for 13 minutes can increase the range by over 400 km, with an energy consumption of 16.2 kWh/100 km.

Additionally, Xpeng plans to launch the X9 in several international markets, including Europe, in the second half of 2025. Through the launch of the X9, the company hopes to enhance its competitiveness and influence in the global market.It is noteworthy that during the press conference, Chairman of Xpeng Motors, He Xiaopeng, announced that the Kunpeng Super Electric System will begin mass production and installation in vehicles in the fourth quarter of this year, with a release scheduled for early 2026; and the Turing AI chip will enter mass production and vehicle installation in the second quarter of this year, achieving Level 3 intelligent driving by the end of the year.

Overall, Xpeng, which is gaining momentum, is making comprehensive efforts in intelligence and electrification, building stronger market competitiveness. Xpeng’s future market performance is highly anticipated.

This article is a translation by AI of a Chinese report from 42HOW. If you have any questions about it, please email bd@42how.com.